It’s all about the comebacks in EastEnders and suddenly the cast is thriving with life again as Linda Carter, Robbie and Sonia Jackson and Yolande Trueman all arrive back – and in the thick of some big drama too.

But surely bosses aren’t going to dispatch Dot Branning in order to make room for the returning faces? As Dot takes a nasty fall, will anyone come to her aid?

meanwhile, Derek Harkinsin faces trauma, the market traders are in uproar and Bex Fowler has a big decision to make.

Here’s the latest from Walford:

10 EastEnders spoilers

Yolande arrives to bring bad news to Derek and he is left traumatised after a showdown with Keegan.

Robbie arrives back for his role as market inspector but his plans don’t go down well with the traders.

Mick excitedly plans for Linda’s return but Shirley worries that he might be overdoing it

Dot takes a nasty fall when planning Patrick’s birthday party.

Johnny tries to get to the bottom of what is going on with an upset Derek – what is he hiding?

Sonia is furious with Dot’s friends for not checking in on her more often.

Linda is back for her 40th party but will she clash with Fi as they come face to face?

Sonia and Martin clash over Bex’s living situation but what decision will be reached?

Yolande and Patrick catch up with each other in the Vic.

Who receives some bad news from a relative?

Monday 26th June

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Dot prepares for Patrick’s birthday celebrations but takes a nasty fall when she trips over Dave the cat. In the pub, Patrick refuses to let Denise make a fuss of him but he gets a blast from the past when he catches up with Yolande.

Meanwhile, Derek receives bad news from Yolande – is his job at risk as a result? Mick prepares to throw a surprise party for Linda but Shirley wonders why he is so obsessed with going the extra mile for it.

There’s a familiar face as Robbie is announced as the new market enforcement officer.

Tuesday 27th June

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Derek is on edge following his meeting with Yolande and he is left feeling even worse after a nasty altercation with Keegan. He then confronts Johnny who did nothing to step in and help when witnessing the clash.

Dot is alone and in pain in her home all day and Sonia returns to find her in agony. Robbie’s training day with the market traders isn’t exactly a hit while Shirley suggests an exciting birthday present for Linda.

Thursday 29th June

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Robbie realises that Sonia hasn’t told Bex that she wants her to move away with her and urges her to speak out. As Dot is rushed to hospital, the residents are chastised by a disgusted Sonia while doctors reveal that Dot will need a hip operation.

Johnny does his best to make things up to Derek and tracks him down to find out what is going on. Mick makes the final preparations for Linda’s return but has some bad news ahead.

Friday 30th June

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Linda is back in Walford for her party and Mick is keen for her to have the best time but when Fi unexpectedly shows up, the two women come face to face. How will Linda react to see Fi in the pub and will the day be everything that Mick had hoped for?

Johnny is desperate to stop Derek from leaving Walford and enlists Patrick’s help while Bex overhears a row between Martin and Sonia over her living arrangements and is left torn.